About

ACTION & CARE TRUST (ACT) has been formed with the specific mandate of assisting Sri Lankan civilians whose lives, livelihoods and families have been permanently adversely affected by war.

ACT is a non-political Trust formed by a group of concerned Sri Lankans in Colombo.  Our aim is to focus on the Survivors of war and endeavor to improve their quality of life, in the short, medium and long term.

Three Phase Action Plan

Phase 1: Emergency Relief & Support to Receiving Hospitals
Phase 2: Rehabilitation Assistance for Survivors
Phase 3: Self-Sustainability Initiatives for Survivors

Phase 1 is currently under way.  Phase 1 involves aid deliveries to the following hospitals:

  1. Vavuniya Hospital (Completed 04/04/09)
  2. Vavuniya and Padaviya Hospitals (Completed)
  3. Menik Farm Camp and Cheddikulam (Ongoing)

We are making a Commitment to Action.

ACT asks YOU to join us.

Conclusion

Sri Lanka’s civil war has taken its toll on all of us, be it personally, economically or distantly.  When the tsunami happened, the private sector worked tirelessly to provide relief to those that needed it most.  We at ACT wish to inspire a similar response and ask that all Sri Lankans come together to protect and care for our weak and helpless.

This Trust was formed specifically as a result of the tremendous response we received not just from our friends but from complete strangers, all of whom heard the call to action.

Our first delivery to Vavuniya Hospital was a success and a learning experience. We will strive to do better and reach more Survivors, as often as possible.

The time to ACT is now.

How can you help?

Recent Posts

  • Recognition of ACT's efforts throughout 2009
    Jan 7, 2010
    We are proud to announce that Action & Care Trust received an award of recognition by the Directorate for IDP Healthcare through the Ministry of Healthcare & Nutrition on the 22nd of December 2009. ...
  • Visit to Manik Farm 8th December
    Jan 6, 2010
    ACT completed another delivery of urgent medicines to the Manik Farm medical stores on the 8th of December. Johanniter 0f Germany visited with ACT and had the opportunity to meet with Dr. ...
  • Drama/Art workshop & Sports day at Zone 5 Manik Farm
    Nov 4, 2009
    Action & Care Trust just concluded its first drama/art workshop and sports day in Zone 5 Manik Farm on the 29th of October. We wish to thank Shyamini Hettiarachchi who gave of her time and conducted this first drama therapy workshop for over 300 kids. ...
  • List of items needed for next delivery planned mid October 2009
    Sep 20, 2009
    Please help by either donating against the purchase of these items or donating the following items on this list. Donations can now be made directly off our website through the Visa/MasterCard payment gateway see "Donate". ...
  • Recent Deliveries August/September
    Sep 18, 2009
    ACTLanka has completed 4 deliveries in the months August/September. On the 28th of August the ACTLanka Team successfully delivered medicines, milk powder, toys and art tools/supplies & books to the Cheddikulum Base hospital and Manik Farm. ...